2007 FEATURES AND REPORTS

This index lists feature stories, reports and news items that appeared in Commercial Mortgage Insight in 2007.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING & TAX CREDITS

  • Leveraging The LIHTC To Boost Affordable Housing Profitability; Author: Paul Cummings; May, p. 14

AGENDA

  • ACORD Forms Make A Bad Situation Worse; Author: Bernard M. Brown; Jan., p. 3
  • Real Estate Will Return To Familiar Role; Feb., p. 4
  • Manhattan Drives N.J. Multifamily Performance; Author: Jose Cruz; Mar., p. 3
  • Look For Value Plays In Multifamily Properties; Author: Spencer Garfield; Apr., p. 3
  • Credit Risk vs. Real Estate Risk: Leveraging Credit Tenant Lenders; Author: Seth I. Rosen; May, p. 3
  • Situational Lending Drives Hard Money's Popularity; Author: Jeffrey Wolfer; July, p. 3
  • Debt Outstanding, Originations Increase In First Quarter Of 2007; Aug., p. 3
  • Tenant-Provided Insurance Requires Careful Lease And Coverage Evaluation; Author: Bernard M. Brown; Sept., p. 3
  • Sound Fundamentals Spell Positive Outlook For Multifamily; Oct., p. 3
  • Defeasance Evolves Into Creative Capital Markets Business; Authors: Stewart Wolmark and Eric Ridel; Dec., p. 3

CAPITAL MARKETS

  • CMBS And CRE CDO Special Servicers Take On Extended Responsibilities; Authors: Stuart N. Goldstein, Hank A. LaBrun & Geoffrey R. Maibohm; Oct., p. 8
  • Capital Debt Markets Are Well-Positioned For Recovery; Author: William R. Pollert; Nov., p. 12

CMBS

  • Credit Default Swaps Are Beginning To Latch Onto The Industry; Author: Aleksandrs Rozens; Jan., p. 7
  • CMBS Delinquency Rate Is Low In Climate Of High New Issuance; Author: Larry Kay; June, p. 26
  • Subordination Design And Risk Knowledge Require Re-Examination; Author: Jerry DeMuth; July, p. 14
  • 2006 Deal Weaknesses Raise Commercial Delinquencies; Author: Larry Kay; Sept., p. 11

CDOs

  • Is The Buzz Really All It's Cracked Up To Be?; Author: Michael Bates; Apr., p. 16

CDO Servicing

  • The Critical Roles Of Master Servicer & Collateral Asset Manager; Author: Don Kalescky; July, p. 21

CMBS SERVICING

  • Know The Roles, Abilities And Restrictions Of Your Servicing Entity; Author: Marty O'Connor; Feb., p. 14

COVER STORY

  • Strong Business Plans, Sponsorship Accompany Good Condo Deals; Author: John Churchward; Jan., p. 16
  • Current Hotel Up Cycle Enters A New And Dicey Investment Phase; Author: W. Joseph Caton; Feb., p. 24
  • Multifamily Securitization Holds Firm Place In The Capital Markets; Author: Michael Bates; Mar., p. 14
  • Mortgage Brokers Still Control The Distribution Of Small Commercial Loans; Author: W. Joseph Caton; Apr., p. 18
  • Unraveling The Complexities Of 1031 Exchanges And The TIC Market; Author: John Graham; May, p. 16
  • Subprime Residential Troubles Bring New CMBS Quality Concerns; Author: Aleksandrs Rozens; June, p. 24
  • Higher Rents Are Luring Users To Office Condos; Author: W. Joseph Caton; July, p. 12
  • The Story Behind Industrial: Less Sexy, Less Risky; Author: Michael Bates; Aug., p. 20
  • Converting Brown To Green: Building Brownfields Into Mixed-Use; Author: Kevin A. Tartaglione; Sept., p. 16
  • Small-Balance Multifamily; Author: Jessica Lillian; Oct., p. 20
  • The Most Pressing Inquiry: Will The Glory Days Return? Author: Jessica Lillian; Nov., p. 19
  • Dealmakers Beware: The Pendulum Has Swung With Ferocity; Author: Jessica Lillian; Dec., p. 16

DIRECTORY

  • Directory Of Commercial Lenders; Aug., p. 22
  • Directory of Industry Service Providers; Nov., p. 17

ECONOMIC TRENDS

  • Analysts Forecast Economic Challenges From Housing Decline, Energy Costs; Author: Aleksandrs Rozens; Jan., p. 14

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • In The Federal Cleanup Liability Realm, Risk Appetite Is The Question; Author: Derek Ezovski; Mar., p. 9
  • The Industry Must Surmount The Universal Mold Exclusion; Author: Charles L. Perry Jr.; July, p. 19

FYI

  • ARA Reports Multifamily Sales Jump For 2006; Jan., p. 8
  • ONCOR Joins Realogy Corp. As Subsidiary; Jan., p. 8
  • GE Real Estate Creates Direct Investments Unit; Jan., p. 8
  • RBC Offers CMBS For Buchanan Storage Capital; Jan., p. 8
  • Commercial Loan Consultants Becomes Commercial Loan Capital LLC; Jan., p. 8
  • Calkain Institutes Calkain Site Services; Jan., p. 8
  • Silver Hill Financial LLC Launches Enhanced Tool; Jan., p. 8
  • Condor Capital Advisors Provides Valuations; Jan., p. 8
  • Archon Group LP Receives Energy Certification; Jan., p. 8
  • LFC Opens Office In Denver Area; Jan., p. 9
  • Atwell-Hicks Expands In Tampa; Jan., p. 9
  • National Fund Control Opens Regional Office; Jan., p. 9
  • BMC Capital Opens CA Office; Jan., p. 9
  • Xceligent Integrates Stewart Program; Jan., p. 9
  • CoStar Group Upgrades COMPS Professional; Jan., p. 9
  • Century Financial Funding Introduces New Program; Jan., p. 9
  • Boston Properties Sells Times Square Tower; Jan., p. 9
  • Margate Development LLC Completes Acquisition; Jan., p. 9
  • DiamondRock Hospitality Co. Acquires Two Hotels; Jan., p. 9
  • CBA Offers Alternative Solution To Originators; Feb., p. 28
  • Weingarten Taps CoStar Services; Feb., p. 28
  • Sovereign Completes NSS System Conversion; Feb., p. 28
  • Velocity Site Now Provides Industry News; Feb., p. 28
  • RockBridge Web Site Serves Industry Players; Feb., p. 28
  • CBA Issues Securitization Backed By Small-Balance; Feb., p. 28
  • CapitalSource Prices $1.3 Billion Securitization; Feb., p. 28
  • SPG Partners Acquires Brownfields Specialist; Feb., p. 28
  • Capital Defeasance Advises Matteson; Feb., p. 28
  • FHLB Issues Grants For Affordable Housing; Feb., p. 29
  • Flagstone Ready To Build Waterfront Development; Feb., p. 29
  • Situs Obtains S&P Select Servicer Status; Feb., p. 29
  • Younan Acquires Chicago High-Rise; Feb., p. 29
  • Woodlark Builds Student Housing Portfolio; Feb., p. 29
  • Wells REIT Purchases Class A Tower; Feb., p. 29
  • Triple Net Purchases Class A Office; Feb., p. 29
  • TriLyn, Investcorp Establish Investment Fund; Mar., p. 20
  • Northwest Hospitality Changes Name To Vesta Hospitality; Mar., p. 20
  • iCap Expands Into Florida Market; Mar., p. 20
  • RBC Capital Markets Forms New Office; Mar., p. 20
  • Alexandria Real Estate Inquiries Inc. To Develop NYC Science Campus; Mar., p. 20
  • CBA Enhances Lender Program; Mar., p. 20
  • Woodmen Deploys Princeton Financial Tools; Mar., p. 20
  • PPR Introduces Online Presentations; Mar., p. 20
  • Firms Will Access CoStar Database; Mar., p. 21
  • Collateral Real Estate Capital LLC Uses Midland System; Mar., p. 21
  • Capital Defeasance Group Closes $22 Million Transaction; Mar., p. 21
  • Impac Acquires Fidelity Bancorp Funding Inc.; Mar., p. 21
  • NorthMarq Taps Baird & Warner; Mar., p. 21
  • LandAmerica Obtains Valuation Provider; Apr., p. 11
  • Compass Enters Bridge Lending Market; Apr., p. 11
  • Benedict Group Adds .Net Product; Apr., p. 11
  • 2006 Record Year For Freddie Mac; Apr., p. 11
  • RED, BMC Capital Solidify Alliance; Apr., p. 11
  • iCap Opens New Michigan Office; Apr., p. 11
  • Collateral Launches BizCap Financing; Apr., p. 11
  • Cushman & Wakefield Forms CA Group; Apr., p. 11
  • Freddie Mac Approves Wachovia Participation; Apr., p. 11
  • Silver Hill Expands Lending Program; Apr., p. 12
  • Tremont Launches Bridge Fund; Apr., p. 12
  • InterBay Offers Online Broker Course; Apr., p. 12
  • The Alter Group Tackles Industrial; Apr., p. 12
  • Loans Help Tackle Contamination; May, p. 11
  • Terwilliger Gift Creates Investment Fund; May, p. 11
  • TIAA-CREF, Developers Diversified Purchase Retail Centers; May, p. 11
  • NorthStar Realty Finance, Goldman Sachs Buy Multifamily Portfolio; May, p. 11
  • Fannie Mae Seniors Housing Credit Facility; May, p. 11
  • IndyMac Launches Commercial Group; May, p. 11
  • SilverHill Enhances Broker Experience; May, p. 11
  • EDR Purchases iTAG-PARCEL; June, p. 18
  • EverBank Forms Lending Group; June, p. 18
  • IFIL Buys Into Cushman & Wakefield; June, p. 18
  • Archon Group Relocates Headquarters; June, p. 18
  • InterBay Opens New Denver Site; June, p. 18
  • Commercial Defeasance Expands Into LA; June, p. 19
  • Web Site Assists Potential Retailers; June, p. 19
  • The Alter Group Offers New Program; June, p. 19
  • Site For Beverly Hills Condo Sold; June, p. 19
  • Land On The Strip Destined For Development; June, p. 19
  • Joint Venture Will Develop PA Center; June, p. 19
  • EMG Provides 793 Assessments; June, p. 19
  • NAI Global Expands Michigan Network; June, p. 19
  • Industry Vets Form Senior Living Firm; June, p. 19
  • Gates Foundation Gives $1 Million Grant; June, p. 19
  • NeighborWorks Adds 6,100 Units To Portfolio; July, p. 6
  • Trigild, Burnham Create Affiliation; July, p. 6
  • Cushman & Wakefield, PPR Form Alliance; July, p. 6
  • Velocity Opens Regional Office; July, p. 6
  • CoStar, Accruent Build Partnership; July, p. 6
  • Marcus & Millichap In Fort Worth; July, p. 7
  • Chatham Advises ING Clarion; July, p. 7
  • Atwell-Hicks Gains Phoenix Presence; July, p. 7
  • Developers Propose Lifestyle Center; July, p. 7
  • Racetrack Development Receives Financing; July, p. 8
  • GE, AMB Acquire Development Sites; July, p. 8
  • High-Rise Added To Dallas Portfolio; July, p. 8
  • PNC Financial Buys ARCS Commercial; July, p. 8
  • ARA Enters Merger With EquiMark; July, p. 8
  • CapitalSource Taps TierOne Corp.; July, p. 8
  • Grubb & Ellis; NNN Realty Merge; July, p. 8
  • BOMA Program Addresses Energy; July, p. 8
  • Campus FCU Employs FICS' Servicing System; July, p. 8
  • Bridger, Midland Leverage MISMO; Aug., p. 12
  • CBOT Launches Electronic CDS Function; Aug., p. 12
  • IRES Introduces Modeling Software; Aug., p. 12
  • BMC Capital Opens Denver Office; Aug., p. 12
  • Caldwell Watson Changes Name; Aug., p. 12
  • Grandbridge Capital Announces Platform; Aug., p. 12
  • Palisades Financial Reports Earnings; Aug., p. 12
  • Alter Group Named Design/Build Manager; Aug., p. 12
  • Interbay Certifies 600 Brokers; Aug., p. 13
  • Servicer Achieves $10 Billion Portfolio; Aug., p. 13
  • CBA Commercial Issues Securitization; Aug., p. 13
  • HRC Acquires Questor LLC; Aug., p. 13
  • The Moinian Group Plans Conversion; Aug., p. 13
  • Legacy Capital, MGL Partner; Aug., p. 13
  • Mixed-Use Project Planned For LA; Aug., p. 13
  • Younan Acquires Houston Office; Aug., p. 16
  • Companies Pursue Mixed-Use Project; Sept., p. 19
  • Green Light For CA Project; Sept., p. 19
  • Breaks Ground In Ft. Myers; Sept., p. 19
  • Hudson Realty Capital Opens Office; Sept., p. 19
  • NAI GLobal Forms Multifamily Group; Sept., p. 19
  • Cushman & Wakefield Pyramid Partner; Sept., p. 19
  • Cronheim Opens Florida Office; Sept., p. 19
  • Inland Mortgage Opens Dallas Office; Sept., p. 19
  • RBC Launches Small-Balance Program; Sept., p. 19
  • Gramercy CDO Now Closed; Oct., p. 18
  • BPG Closes Equity Fund; Oct., p. 18
  • Invests In Seattle Project; Oct., p. 18
  • S&P Introduces CRE Indices; Oct., p. 18
  • Silver Hill Offers Advanced Workshops; Oct., p. 18
  • Chatham Assists With Defeasance; Oct., p. 19
  • Westcap Selects Ocwen Platform; Oct., p. 19
  • CO Bank Forms Capital Markets Group; Oct., p. 19
  • Velocity Opens New Offices; Oct., p. 19
  • New Name For Wells REIT; Oct., p. 19
  • Arbor Opens NJ Office; Oct., p. 19
  • Cushman & Wakefield Buys Northstar; Oct., p. 19
  • Triple Net Sells CA Office; Oct., p. 19
  • DDRS Buys OH Building; Oct., p. 19
  • Emeritus Buys HCP Portfolio; Oct., p. 19
  • Launch JV, Buy AZ Townhomes; Oct., p. 19
  • Meredith & Grew Joins FirstService; Nov., p. 10
  • Cushman & Wakefield Acquires Northstar; Nov., p. 10
  • Atwell-Hicks Merges With Design Firm; Nov., p. 10
  • U.S. Realty Capital Buys Progressive; Nov., p. 10
  • Merger Creates NeighborWorks Capital; Nov., p. 10
  • Younan Adds To Houston Portfolio; Nov., p. 11
  • CapitalSource Completes Term Financing; Nov., p. 11
  • Commercial Defeasance Opens Office; Nov., p. 11
  • RED Opens Office, Buys Portfolio; Nov., p. 11
  • Marcus & Millichap Moves Office; Nov., p. 11
  • iCap Enters Miami Market; Nov., p. 11
  • Certifies 2,000th Program Graduate; Nov., p. 11
  • Axis Launches Green Outreach; Nov., p. 11
  • Begins Joint Investment Program; Nov., p. 11
  • Bank Of America Buys LaSalle Bank; Dec., p. 19
  • Integra Realty Resources Opens Office; Dec., p. 19
  • Paradigm Capital Funding Launched; Dec., p. 19
  • PPR, Axiometrics Partner; Dec., p. 19
  • TICA Launches New Web Site; Dec., p. 19
  • Waterstone Launches Present Value Program; Dec., p. 19
  • Freddie Adds Two Multifamily Products; Dec., p. 19
  • GE Introduces CMBS For Medical Offices; Dec., p. 19
  • Senate Extends Terrorism Bill; Dec., p. 19
  • Visionet Issues Lien Release Software; Dec., p. 19
  • Outsources Platform To Midland System; Dec., p. 19
  • Laureate Capital Installs OnBase Software; Dec., p. 19

HARD MONEY

  • Developers And Investors Turn To Specialized Hard-Money Transactions; Author: Davi Tserpelis; July, p. 17

HOSPITALITY

  • Condo Hotel Workouts And Turnarounds: Opportunity For The Well-Informed; Authors: Jim Butler, Guy Maisnik & Richard Rogan; June, p. 14
  • Hotel Market Factors Return To Normal Levels; Author: Cameron J. Larkin; Aug., p. 15

INDUSTRIAL

  • Tertiary Markets Emerge As New Industrial Hot Spots; Author: Jim Dieter; Dec., p. 12

INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • Hindsight Is 20/20, But Prognostications Are Difficult To Bring Into Focus; Author: Phil Hall; Apr., p. 14

LENDER-PLACED INSURANCE

  • A Deep Look Into Coverage Requirements And Enforceability; Author: Kathleen Dufraine; Apr., p. 8

LIFE COMPANY FINANCING

  • Life Insurance Firms Hold Their Own As CMBS Grows; Author: Jessica Lillian; Sept., p. 8.

MANUFACTURED HOUSING

  • Manufactured Homes Are Becoming A Solid Alternative Housing Investment; Author: Larry Harwood; Nov., p. 8

MEDICAL OFFICE

  • Investors, Lenders Recognize The Potential For Medical Office Assets; Author: Brent Tharp; May, p. 12

MEZZANINE FINANCING

  • Still A Place For Mezz In A World Of High-Leverage Firsts; Author: Thomas Peacock; Feb., p. 12
  • Rating-Agency Guidelines And Expectations For Mezzanine; Sept., p. 5
  • Finding Opportunity And Mitigating Risks In Today's Bridge Deals; Author: Jessica Lillian; Dec., p. 14

MULTIFAMILY

  • Multifamily's Health Will Be Tested In 2008; Author: Jessica Lillian; Dec., p. 10

NATIONAL DEVELOPERS' ROUNDUP

  • Developers Will Remain Nimble And Deliver A Flow Of Deals; Author: Michael Bates; Feb., p. 17

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

  • Managing The Property May Not Have The Sizzle, But It's Often The Steak; Author: Jim Cunningham; Jan., p. 10

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

  • Partnering With Developers To Evaluate And Reposition Holdings; Author: Howard Fingeroot; Oct., p. 12

REAL ESTATE INVESTING

  • Little Evidence Supports Softening In Commercial Real Estate; Author: Donald Braun; Mar., p. 22
  • Socially Responsible Investment Comes Of Age; Author: Neil Bo; Dec., p. 8

REGULATIONS

  • Growing CRE Concentrations Merit Caution In Current Market; Author: Peter S. Grabell; July, p. 10
  • Rating-Agency Guidelines And Expectations For Mezzanine; Sept., p. 5

REPORTS

  • Commercial Activity Is Strong, Attracting Investors; Jan., p. 4
  • Debt Outstanding Grows To $2.845 Million; Feb., p. 8
  • Global Property Markets Growing At Steady Clip; Mar., p. 5
  • Commercial Originations End 2006 On A High Note; Apr., p. 6
  • Vacancy Rates Expected To Increase Modestly; May, p. 6
  • CRE Investment Options Evolve With Market; Author: Jerry DeMuth; June, p. 6
  • Lending Volumes, Cap Rates Are Strong; June, p. 6
  • Revises CMBS Analysis, Subordination Assessed; June, p. 7
  • Houston Apartment Market Strengthening; June, p. 7
  • Texas Markets Growing As Economy Strengthens; June, p. 8
  • Office Sector A Bit Sluggish During Quarter; June, p. 12
  • Few Bright Spots In National Statistics; June, p. 12
  • Commercial Real Estate Buffers Residential Slowdown; July, p. 5
  • Absorption Below Anticipated Levels; July, p. 5
  • Market Posts Strong Growth; July, p. 6
  • Rental Growth Slows In Some Areas; July, p. 6
  • Fundamentals Will Remain Sound In Most Sectors; Aug., p. 4
  • Retail Development Surges In Las Vegas; Sept., p. 6
  • Commercial Originations Strong In Second Quarter; Oct., p. 4
  • CMBS Stable Despite Low Liquidity; Nov., p. 5
  • NJ Office, Industrial Markets Stay Strong; Dec., p. 4

RETAIL

  • Sector Still Performing Strongly, But Be Aware Of Financing Changes; Author: Michael Bates; June, p. 22

SENIORS HOUSING

  • Long-Term Rates Create Bright Outlook For Seniors Housing Projects; Author: Jeffrey A. Davis; Mar., p. 11
  • Where Can Borrowers Turn For Shelter From The Credit Crisis?; Author: Jeffrey A. Davis; Oct., p. 14

SERVICING

  • Illuminate The Details Accompanying Small Business Deals; Author: Nora Caley; May, p. 9

SMALL-BALANCE COMMERCIAL

  • Small-Balance Loans Receiving Greater Attention From Lenders; Author: Joanna Schwartz; Jan., p. 19
  • How The Best Commercial Mortgage Brokers Operate In Small-Balance; Author: Tom Brubaker; June, p. 20

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCING

  • Credit Squeeze Increases Demand For Small-Balance Secondary Loans; Author: Rance S. Gregory; Nov., p. 15

VALUATION

  • Small, Nonstandardized Properties Pose Valuation Challenges; Author: James F. Finlay; Aug., p. 8

WALL STREET

  • Why Wall Street Financing Is Booming, And What To Know To Be Involved; Author: Michael Bates; Jan., p. 12

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